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Utilizing Impersonal Expressions and Infinitives

Learn how to state opinions and make suggestions subtly using impersonal expressions combined with infinitives in English and Spanish. Discover how to express the importance of telling the truth and making indirect recommendations. Master the construction of impersonal expressions by combining the verb 'ser,' an adjective, and an infinitive. Enhance your language skills with examples showcasing the use of impersonal expressions and infinitives in different contexts.

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Utilizing Impersonal Expressions and Infinitives

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  1. Impersonal Expressions + Infinitive Page 128 – Avancemos 3

  2. Impersonal Expressions + infinitive • In English, as in Spanish, you can use impersonal expressions with infinitives to state an opinion or to make indirect or subtle suggestions.

  3. Impersonal Expressions + infinitive • It’s important to tell the truth. • Es importante decir la verdad.

  4. Impersonal Expressions + infinitive • To state an opinion, or to suggest that something should be done without indicating who should do it, use an impersonal expression plus an infinitive.

  5. Impersonal Expressions + infinitive • Impersonal expressions combine the usted/él/ella form of the verb ser and an adjective. • (The verb ser can be in any tense.)

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  7. Impersonal Expressions + infinitive • Add the infinitive to state your opinion: • Es malo presentar información falsa. • It’s bad to present false information.

  8. Impersonal Expressions + infinitive • Fue bueno entrevistar al director. • It was good to interview the director. • Era interesante escuchar las entrevistas. • It was interesting to listen to the interviews.

  9. Impersonal Expressions + infinitive • Va a ser difícil cancelar la teletón. • It’s going to be difficult to cancel the telethon.

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